| Title | : | Numbers |
|---|---|---|
| Author | : | Peter M. Higgins |
| Release | : | 2011-02-24 |
| Kind | : | ebook |
| Genre | : | Mathematics, Books, Science & Nature, Arithmetic |
| Size | : | 9351523 |
| In this Very Short Introduction Peter M. Higgins presents an overview of the number types featured in modern science and mathematics. Providing a non-technical account, he explores the evolution of the modern number system, examines the fascinating role of primes, and explains their role in contemporary cryptography. |
